Conference Registration – $495

This conference is open to certified lymphedema therapists who have completed a lymphedema therapy training program of at least 100 hours. Attendees must be licensed health professionals. If you are a health professional interested in attending the Conference but do not meet these requirements, please call Klose Training at 303-245-0333.

Occupational Therapists: Klose Training is approved by the AOTA as a provider of continuing education. This approval is honored in most, but not all, states. For the latest list of states that recognize CEUS from AOTA-approved providers, please click here. If your state is not listed, contact your state board to inquire if they offer reciprocal approvals with any of the listed states, or if they accept applications for CEUs from individual therapists.

Physical Therapists: New York State and Illinois have approved Klose Training as a sponsor of continuing education for PTs and PTAs. Colorado PTs/PTAs will earn Category II CEUs. The Conference schedule is still being tweaked. Once the details are solidified, Klose Training will submit for approval of CEUS in select additional states, depending on registration numbers. Many states offer reciprocal approvals. Many states also offer an option for individual therapists to apply for approval of CEUs; some require you to apply for approval prior to the event/course. You can find application information for many states here, or you can contact your state board to ask about CEU-approval options. Klose Training is happy to provide any information required for an application.

Massage Therapists: Please check with your state board to ask if there is an option for individual therapists to apply for CEU approval.

Contact Hours
Pre-Conference Workshops: Two workshops will total 7 contact hours
Conference: The schedule has not yet been finalized. Preliminary estimate of contact hours – 14.75
NOTE: Every state has their own conversion formula from contact hours to CEUs. Please contact your Board for the proper formula.

The Hyatt is also the location of the Pre-Conference Workshops and Friday Networking Party.

We have negotiated a special rate of $139 per night for conference attendees. To ensure you receive the discounted rate, make your reservation no later than April 17, 2019. To make your reservation online, click here, input your dates, click on “Special Rates,” then “Corporate Rates.” Enter code G-5KTC, click on “Check Rates,” and continue through the reservation process. If you prefer to make your reservation by phone, call the hotel at 303-365-1234, Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm Mountain Time and ask for Ryan Plekan, Group Rooms Coordinator, and specify that you are with the Klose Conference group.

Built in 2016, this Hyatt earned a 2017 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. The standard rooms have free wired and wireless Wi-Fi, 55” flat-screen LED television, mini-fridge, hair dryer, coffee maker, iron and ironing board, and a safe. The Hyatt Grand Bed® boasts advanced coil design to deliver dual-stage conforming support on the surface and deep-down support underneath. Choose between two queen beds or a single king bed. The king bed rooms have a work space and living room area with additional sofa bed. Check-in is at 3:00 p.m. Check-out by 12:00 p.m.

The hotel has a large, well-equipped 24-hr fitness center; business center; coffee bar; lounge; restaurant (though all meals are included in your conference registration!); and an extensive outdoor patio with fire pits. Parking in the covered garage is $5/day with unlimited in and out.

It’s a 10-15 minute walk to the Conference Center with a walkway over the main road. There’s also complimentary shuttle service to and from the Anschutz Medical Campus. Shuttle service is also free once an hour to and from the Peoria Light Rail Station which connects to Denver International Airport.

Parking is $5 per day (discounted from the usual $12 per day) or $10 for overnight parking.

Alternatives:

There are many hotels in the area that are within a 15-minute drive. We suggest you search for discounted hotel rates through websites such as KAYAK, hotels.com or trivago.

AIRPORT:
Denver International Airport (DEN) is about 17 miles away from the conference location.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION FROM THE AIRPORT:
Light Rail – RTD A Line – $9 – Peoria Station is about 3 miles from the conference location. There is also a spur, the R Line, that stops within a 1/2 mile from the hotel. The area is highly congested but walkable.

Platinum

Jobst specializes in providing solutions that help medical professionals care for those suffering from venous and lymphatic diseases. A complete range of bandages, padding and wound care products, along with ready-to-wear and custom-made compression therapy garments, are available for continuous, effective therapy throughout the decongestion and maintenance phases of Lymphedema.

Gold Plus

L&R USA INC. – your trusted partner in compression therapy and advanced wound care solutions. L&R USA INC. is an affiliate of our global parent company, Lohmann & Rauscher, which has a 160 year history as a well-recognized and respected global manufacturer and supplier of compression therapy solutions and innovative wound care products. L&R is an industry leader in the treatment of lymphedema, (chronic) edema and venous edema by providing the most extensive line of compression therapy products in the USA; which includes Bandaging and the Solaris Collection of garments and wraps. When you use L&R products, you know your patients are in good hands with trusted brands such as TributeNight™, ReadyWrap™, Rosidal® K, tg® Tubular, Rosidal® Soft, Debrisoft® and many more.

“medi…I feel better!” medi is committed to helping people all around the world live a more independent, productive and satisfying life while managing circulatory issues. medi takes its position as global leader in medical compression seriously by investing in research, education and innovation providing the latest technologies in compression therapy enabling our patients to not only manage their disease but to enjoy life to its fullest.

Gold

UCHealth does things differently. We strive to promote individual and community health and leave no question unanswered along the way. We know how fast the world of health care is changing, and we push ourselves to stay ahead of the curve. Our growing team of talented providers stands ready to address your every health need.

The SIGVARIS Group, which has been family-owned for more than 150 years, is recognized as a global leader in compression therapy for the management of chronic venous disorders, lymphedema, lipedema, and wound care. SIGVARIS Inc. manufactures American-made products in Peachtree City, GA and Holland, MI. We offer therapeutic medical products with a variety of solutions including custom and ready-to-wear inelastic compression wraps, day and night lymphedema garments, and a diverse assortment of circular-knit graduated compression socks/garments. From petite to plus size, and from preventative medicine to a strong medical need, one thing remains the same: people are able to live life better in SIGVARIS! Visit sigvarisusa.com to learn more.

Juzo has maintained a worldwide reputation for excellence in manufacturing high quality medical compression therapy garments for over 100 years. Two-way stretch elasticity coupled with our unique FiberSoft technology is why Juzo products are unsurpassed in patient satisfaction and compliance. Juzo also offers the widest range of compression levels, colors, sizes and styles, accommodating virtually any lifestyle or therapeutic need. Our complete line of latex free, lymphedema products includes compression stockings, arm sleeves and gauntlets.

Offering a full-line of dynamic compression therapy systems, Lympha Press® provides patients home-based management as an integral part of a CDT program. State-of-the-art features, multiple therapy modes and a wide range of garments create the optimal treatment plan. Experienced in addressing the unique circumstances of each patient, Lympha Press® has partnered with Lymphedema Therapists in countries around the globe for nearly 40 years to find the right solution.

Wear Ease offers a complete line of products for women recovering from breast or chest surgery and those experiencing side effects such as lymphedema. Our compression bras and camisoles are high-performance garments that provide gentle compression for the torso and are latex-free. Seams are placed inside two layers of fabric so contact with the skin is minimized. All styles are cut to provide maximum coverage and compression. “Comfort with Style” is our motto. Our goal is to provide comfortable and functional compression garments that are also stylish. Designed for women, by women, while continually listening to lymphedema therapists, doctors, and patients to ensure our product line continues to meet the need for 100% compliance.

Tactile Medical is a leader in developing and marketing at-home therapy devices that treat chronic swelling conditions such as lymphedema and chronic venous insufficiency. Our mission is to help people suffering from chronic diseases live better and care for themselves at home. Our unique offering includes advanced, clinically proven pneumatic compression devices, as well as continuity of care services provided by a national network of product specialists and trainers, reimbursement experts, patient advocates and clinicians. This combination of products and services ensures that tens of thousands of patients annually receive the at-home treatment necessary to better manage their chronic conditions. Tactile Medical takes pride in the fact that our solutions help increase clinical efficacy, reduce overall healthcare costs and improve the quality of life for patients with chronic conditions.

Silver Plus

CompressionGuru is a comprehensive medical and sport-compression site designed to make compression shopping simple. With friendly and knowledgeable customer service; informative descriptions on our website; low-price guarantees; fast, free shipping; and a 100%-satisfaction guarantee, we ensure you will always purchase the right product for you. With expertise in lymphedema, our site simplifies the process of comparing and selecting lymphedema products for ideal compression and comfort. CompressionGuru is dedicated to providing you with top-of-the-line products for all your compression needs.

Silver

East Coast Innovative Concepts (ECIC) is focused on providing easy, inexpensive ways to overcome the challenge of donning and doffing compression stockings, arm sleeves, and tubular bandaging. Patients gain independence and are more likely to adhere to treatment advice when they can easily put on and take off their compression garments without assistance. Come by our table to try out the EZY-AS, Sock-eez, and our new EZY-Glove. See for yourself how much easier donning and doffing can be for your patients. Since our founding in 2010, our products have been embraced by health professionals in the world of lymphedema, phlebology, wound care, podiatry, orthopedics, prosthetics, and home care. Please visit our website at www.ezyasabc.net or contact us at 207-351-1487.

Bronze Sponsors

Luna Medical, Inc. is a durable medical equipment (DME) company established in 1996 to meet the needs of patients suffering from chronic, extremity circulation disorders. We are solely dedicated to providing compression therapy products for patients diagnosed with Lymphedema and Chronic Venous Disease. Our services include assistance in obtaining authorizations for coverage of lymphedema medical products from the insurance company, insurance billing and case management.

LympheDIVAs is dedicated to creating medically correct and fashionable compression apparel for modern individuals with lymphedema, which will inspire them to feel strong and confident. The medical requirements are obvious, but the emotional aspect of healing is important and often ignored. A positive mindset can often lead to a much better physical response.

Lymphedema Seminars provides educational seminars to medical professionals who work with lymphedema. These include physical and occupational therapists, oncology nurses, and oncologists, radiologists and surgeons. Massage therapists, family practice MDs, internists, etc, are also welcome to attend our seminars. Our presenters are the top in their fields and offer state-of-the-art information that yields continuing education credits.

D&J Compression is a national billing provider for compression garments. Our goal is to help you care for your patients with confidence. We partner with therapists nationwide to provide the best compression therapy and lymphedema products in a simple, professional and knowledgeable way. Our national billing department has over 15 years of experience with compression billing. Our thoughtful and caring fitters have over 35 years of combined experience in day and nighttime compression garments for upper and lower extremities. We provide expert knowledge and support when you need help measuring, fitting or ordering garments. Through apps like Skype and Facetime, you can easily connect with our professionals, allowing them to walk you through the process step-by-step. With D&J Compression, you can be confident that you are receiving the best products
for the best possible care.

Absolute Medical, Inc. specializes in the selection, consultation, measuring, fitting, and insurance billing for a variety of medical compression products used in the management of Lymphedema. Our organization has established an outstanding reputation for quality products and services and we strive to improve the lives of those we serve through our compassionate, professional, and efficient care. Absolute Medical Inc. is the first choice for compression products in the communities that we serve. We deliver on our vision by striving to continually improve the efficiency of our services and the quality of the product lines that we dispense to our clients.

Supporters

The Lymphatic Education & Research Network (LE&RN) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1998 to fight lymphatic disease and lymphedema through education, research and advocacy. LE&RN seeks to accelerate the prevention, treatment and cure of the disease while bringing patients and medical professionals together to address the unmet needs surrounding lymphatic disorders. To accomplish these goals, LE&RN sponsors research fellowship grants, a patient registry and tissue bank, bi-monthly live-stream symposiums, the peer-review journal Lymphatic Research & Biology, weekly e-newsletters, scholarship grants to lymphedema therapists, conference travel awards to young researchers, and a vibrant website with features such as Ask the Experts which connect patients with the field’s more renowned practitioners.

The Lymphology Association of North America (LANA) promotes standards for management of individuals with lymphedema and/or related disorders, establishes and maintains certification for healthcare professionals who provide such services, and promotes lymphedema awareness and the science of lymphology. Having recognized the need for a national certification examination for lymphedema therapists, LANA tests for knowledge considered fundamental in the treatment of lymphedema.

The mission of the American Lymphedema Framework Project (ALFP) is to improve the management of lymphedema and related lymphatic disorders in the United States while contributing to global improvement in this field. This will be achieved by defining best practices and developing a minimum data set (MDS) to improve lymphedema outcomes. The ALFP is establishing a leadership role in lymphedema risk reduction, treatment, education, health policy, and research. These outcomes will be achieved through a partnership among all lymphedema stakeholders.

The Lymphedema Treatment Act is a federal bill that will provide for Medicare coverage of compression supplies, including garments, bandages, and other day and nighttime devices. Although this legislation relates specifically to a change in Medicare law, it will set a precedent for Medicaid and private insurers to follow. The Lymphedema Advocacy Group is the driving force behind this legislation. Founded in 2010 by Heather Ferguson, LAG is an all-volunteer organization of patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals and industry partners. Your Help Is Needed! This is a grassroots and patient driven cause. Each person’s involvement makes a difference. Please learn more about this legislation, and the many quick and easy ways you can support its passage, by visiting www.LymphedemaTreatmentAct.org.

The Lipedema Project is a collaborative partnership between Mark L. Smith, MD, FACS, Director of the Friedman Center for Lymphedema Research & Treatment at The Center for Advanced Medicine at Northwell Health , and Catherine Seo, PhD, founder of Lipedema Simplified, LLC, and a lipedema patient, advocate and filmmaker. The Lipedema Project is a comprehensive transmedia program to increase awareness and provide education, research, and treatment for lipedema. With obesity reaching epidemic proportions and anti-fat bias prevalent in healthcare, it is critical that patients are correctly diagnosed and resources are invested in understanding this disease and how it can be treated.

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions
about the Klose Lymphedema Conference 2017:

Q: Are there discounts available for the Conference?
A: Sorry, no. The expense of bringing in presenters who are among the top specialists in their field, and providing all your meals, prevents us from being able to reduce the price.

Q: Are there opportunities to volunteer?
A: Thank you for the offer, but we’re happy to say we’ve got it covered!

Q: Is there a conference flyer I can download to share with others?
A: Yes, here it is. Thank you for spreading the word.Conference Flyer

Q: Are CEU’s offered for the conference?
A: You will receive a Certificate of Completion at the Conference. Whether you can earn CEU’s for the Conference depends on your profession and the state(s) where you hold your license. For details, please read the information under the CEUs heading on this webpage.

Q: Is there a dress code?
A: Dress is business casual throughout the Conference, including for the Networking Dinner Party sponsored by JOBST, Friday night, May 3.